How often do you change your wafers?

[TerriLaChicks]

How often do you change the wafers in your incubators? Mine is a Hovabator bought last October-had 2 staggered hatches in it. I'm wondering if I should change it out before starting to hatch this year (setting eggs tomorrow).

I did a search but was unable to locate any info or anything to say how long wafers last before you need to change them.

Thanks for any info!

 

[Snakeoil]

I've used my incubators for seven years now and have never changed one yet...

 

[Laskaland]

I would think as long as it's holding the temp it's good to go??

 

[Marion]

I agree with Laskaland... why fix it if it ain't broke?

 

[TerriLaChicks]

Because, part of me is saying just that--"if it aint' broke, etc" but the other part of me is saying, "what if?"

This is a very very very important hatch to me & I dont' want to wake up & find out (for example) the wafer went out just after going to bed last night & the eggs have been cold for 6-7 hours..

I guess "better safe than sorry" is going to prevail here; since I can't find any info on how long these wafers last, I'm going to change it out.

 

[jenjscott]

I read that you should change them out each year, just because.--HOWEVER one of mine is over thirty-five years old (not used in at least 30 years, and its going on its second season with me. I do think I will change it out on general priciples. I do think you should have a spare around in case of an emergency.

 

[greathorse]

yep keep a spare they dont cost much and wow if they go its a pain. Most cabinet bators have a back up anyway.

 

[greathorse]

I truly am not sure age has anything to do with it. If they dont get a hole they are good. IF they get a hole in them for some reason oops.